Colchester Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Colchester Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
The diversity score of Colchester Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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630 students attend Colchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Colchester Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colchester Elementary School?
Colchester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colchester Elementary School offer ?
Colchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colchester Elementary School part of?
Colchester Elementary School is part of Colchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Colchester Elementary School located?
Colchester Elementary School is located in the Colchester Center neighborhood of Colchester, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Colchester Center.
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Large classes, children donot get the attention they need to excell.
Review Colchester Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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